A common American persimmon is Diospyros virginiana, part of which means “fruit of the gods.” You better believe it. Wild persimmons, the ones the Algonquin called pessemin, are small. A
6 Spots Shaking up Johnston County’s Craft Drink Scene
In Selma, Clayton, Benson, and Smithfield, creative restaurateurs are using craft cocktails and coffees to turn neighborhood bars and cafés into thoughtful community spots.